Jesse Malin, a well-known figure in New York’s punk scene, faced a challenging year after suffering a spinal stroke that resulted in partial paralysis and the loss of his ability to walk. As he embarks on his recovery journey, Malin has plans for a major benefit concert in New York later this year. In the meantime, many musicians are rallying to support him by contributing to a fundraising compilation titled Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin, which aims to cover his songs and help with medical costs.
This tribute album features 27 tracks with contributions from notable artists, highlighting the respect that Jesse commands in the music community. Already, we’ve seen covers like Bleachers’ rendition of “Prisoners Of Paradise,” Billie Joe Armstrong’s version of “Black Haired Girl,” and Bruce Springsteen’s take on “She Don’t Love Me Now.” There’s a wealth of talent packed into this compilation.
Among the highlights, Dinosaur Jr. transforms Malin’s “Brooklyn” into a gritty, worn-out anthem. Spoon gives their signature style to the nostalgic rock track “The Way We Used To Roll.” The Hold Steady seamlessly integrates their style into the lesser-known track “Death Star,” making it feel unmistakably like one of their own songs.
The compilation also features Lucinda Williams performing “Room 13” with Elvis Costello, which was originally a duet with Malin. Counting Crows bring a powerful edge to their cover of “Oh Sheena,” while Rancid delivers an explosive version of “No Way Out,” a song from Malin’s former band, D Generation. The tribute also honors Heart Attack, the hardcore band Malin founded as a teenager. The album includes contributions from a diverse lineup of artists such as Tommy Stinson, Alison Mosshart, the Wallflowers, Frank Turner, Graham Parker, Gogol Bordello, and the late Wayne Kramer. Impressively, it may be the first tribute album to showcase both Susannah Hoffs and Agnostic Front. You can listen to Silver Patron Saints below.
Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin is currently available from Glassnote Music, with proceeds supporting Jesse Malin’s Sweet Relief Artist Fund.
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